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Pastor of Worship

Calvary Church
Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

Date Posted: 01/08/2018

Categories: Worship Pastor

Denominations: Evangelical Free

Church Size: 501 to 750

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

REASON for the search: We presently have a part-time worship director who has done a great job engaging our people in worship. As we seek to steward where our people our, continue engaging them further in worship, and build our worship experience and ministry
we've realized the timing is right to make this position full-time. Our present PT worship director does not feel called to leave his current, full-time career and pursue this full-time pastoral role.

ABOUT CALVARY: We are located in Fairfield County Connecticut and approximately 60 miles from New York City. New individuals visit our church regularly and we are excited about what God has done, is doing, and has in store. Our preaching style is expository
with clear, relevant, and practical applications to the world in which we live. We have two identical services. Songs by artists such as Sovereign Grace, Hillsong, Elevation, Matt Maher, Keith and Kristyn Getty, New Life Worship, Bethel, Passion, David Crowder,
Austin Stone worship, Aaron Keyes, and modern hymns would fall within the "feel/style" of our Sunday morning music. Our congregation is compromised of people from various ages and backgrounds. The average age of a person connected to Calvary falls within the
low/mid 30's - 40s.

The specific DUTIES of the Pastor of Worship involve the following:

Be responsible for CEFC’s corporate worship through song/music

Plan and lead (i) Sunday morning music and (ii) worship at other special services such Christmas Eve and Good Friday. Such planning and leading includes but is not limited to: working with the Teaching Pastor to plan a song list and service that thematically
aligns with the sermon’s theme; scheduling the necessary band members; ensuring all technical and audiovisual elements are in place; and conducting necessary practices

Identify, qualify and recruit new worship team members, as needed

Mentor and shepherd worship team members

Help teach and engage CEFC’s congregants in true, biblical worship.

Oversee any other worship teams (ie: Youth Band and Summer Spectacular Band/VBS)

Identify, recruit and train band members

Help identify, develop and mentor leaders for each band

Responsible for (i) all technical aspects (audio and visual) of CEFC’s worship and other services; and (ii)
digital media and other media/technology:

Ensure that needed tech team members are scheduled for other services and events in CEFC’s facility (such as funerals, special gatherings, building use requests, etc.)

Schedule and oversee the filming and editing of certain videos throughout the year. Videos are currently used in baptismal services and, occasionally, to promote special events and ministries

Many of our Sunday morning tech responsibilities are presently handled/overseen by a part-time technical director, who the worship pastor will supervise and lead

Be responsible for CEFC’s Prayer Ministry

Oversee and create, as needed, various environments and delivery systems for prayer. Present environments include a Wednesday evening prayer meeting, prayer counselors during worship services, and prayer as a vital part of our community groups.

Identify, qualify, recruit and train any and all leaders of prayer teams.

Strategically determine how to continually engage CEFC’s people in prayer and the best environments for prayer.

Handle various pastoral duties, as needed, which may include visitation, weddings, and/or funerals.

The needed QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS for a Pastor of Worship:

Possess a doctrinal position that is complementary to Calvary Church

A college degree is required

Biblical training from a bible college or seminary (or willingness to obtain necessary education in the course of the job) is preferred

Have demonstrated training, knowledge and skill in music, elements of music theory, performance, and vocals.

Successful experience in leading worship either at a medium or large church.

Knowledge and experience in current technical systems and applications necessary for and used in worship production. Some of CEFC’s current technical applications include a digital soundboard, click track for drummer, in-ear monitors (pending), Planning
Center, and MediaShout/Pro-Presenter. CEFC’s website is through Clover.

About Calvary Church

Calvary Church is comprised of different people from all different walks and stages of life. We are, however, united in our faith in Jesus and commitment to God’s word. As a church, we desire to equip people so that they can then pursue God, serve families, and love others. Our ministries are aimed and committed to that purpose.
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